Some meetings are notable meetings Ever been a part of a meeting of people (gathering small or large) that was remembered for years and years? Been in a meeting – that stands out more than any other meeting of that kind? Is there one assembly of saints – just stands out? Ever meet with some elders – a meeting never forget? Two Notable Meetings A Sunday Worship Service A Meeting With Elders Acts 20

Acts 20 Acts 18-21

Two Notable Meetings Meeting of the Disciples at Troas (vv. 6-12) Acts 20 Meeting with the Elders at Ephesus (vv. 17-38)

Two Notable Meetings Meeting of the Disciples at Troas (vv. 6-12) Acts 20

Meeting of the Disciples at Troas (vv. 6-12) Waited for days to worship with the saints (v. 6) Says something of the importance of worship Planned ahead – where they would be for worship Contrast to today: Some don’t have time to stop and worship on road Don’t plan where we be with saints on Sunday Not bother to see if is a church where will be “If had to wait 2-3 hours to be able to assemble – ridiculous – I have plans”

Meeting of the Disciples at Troas (vv. 6-12) Waited for days to worship with the saints (v. 6) Assembled on the first day of week (v. 7) Significance of 1st day Lord was raised on first day (Mt. 28:1; Mk. 16:9) Jesus appeared to disciples (Jno. 20:19, 26) Church established (Acts 2:47) First gospel sermon preached (Acts 2)

Meeting of the Disciples at Troas (vv. 6-12) Waited for days to worship with the saints (v. 6) Assembled on the first day of week (v. 7) Significance of 1st day Lord’s Day (Rev. 1:10) Holy day – holiday Day of devotion, homage to the Lord Lord’s day – not the Lord’s hour

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Lord’s Day

Meeting of the Disciples at Troas (vv. 6-12) Waited for days to worship with the saints (v. 6) Assembled on the first day of week (v. 7) Significance of 1st day Lord’s Day (Rev. 1:10) Often treat it as any other day Just an ordinary work day Just an normal family day If we can manage it – will try to go to worship

Meeting of the Disciples at Troas (vv. 6-12) Waited for days to worship with the saints (v. 6) Assembled on the first day of week (v. 7) Lord’s Supper (v. 7) “Break bread” = Lord’s supper

“Break Bread” (Acts 20:7) = Lord’s Supper Used To Refer To Lord’s Supper Matt. 26:26 Mark 14:22 Luke 22:19 Acts 2:42 1 Cor. 10:16 1 Cor. 11:23-24 Used To Refer To Common Meal Acts 2:46 Acts 20:7 is a worship Assembly. No common meal in assembly (1 Cor. 11)

Meeting of the Disciples at Troas (vv. 6-12) Waited for days to worship with the saints (v. 6) Assembled on the first day of week (v. 7) Lord’s Supper (v. 7) “Break bread” = Lord’s supper Only passage on day for Lord’s supper Every first day If not –why not? Parallel to Sabbath

These Come Around Every Week! “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy” (Exo. 20:8) “And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread” (Acts 20:7) Every Time Sabbath Day Occurs Every Time First Day Occurs

Meeting of the Disciples at Troas (vv. 6-12) Waited for days to worship with the saints (v. 6) Assembled on the first day of week (v. 7) Lord’s Supper (v. 7) Paul Preached (v. 7) During the worship To strengthen / build faith (cf. 20:32) Not a short pep talk – gives ample instruction and admonition – because: Intends to leave the next day (v. 7) Never expected to see disciples again (v. 38)

F. F. Bruce: “Church meetings were not regulated by the clock in those days, and the opportunity of listening to Paul was not one to be cut short; what did it matter if he went on conversing with them until midnight?” Acts, 408 Cf. McGarvey, New Commentary on Acts, 180

Meeting of the Disciples at Troas (vv. 6-12) Waited for days to worship with the saints (v. 6) Assembled on the first day of week (v. 7) Lord’s Supper (v. 7) Paul Preached (v. 7)

Two Notable Meetings Meeting of the Disciples at Troas (vv. 6-12) Acts 20 Meeting with the Elders at Ephesus (vv. 17-38)

Paul’s Message To Ephesian Elders Meeting with the Elders at Ephesus (vv. 17-38) Paul’s Message To Ephesian Elders Encouragement & Warning Only recorded speech to Christians Does so in form of personal testimony “Perfect photograph of his own spiritual character as a servant of Christ.” Picture of what every servant of Christ should be

Meeting with the Elders at Ephesus (vv. 17-38) The Past (vv. 17-21) – Consistency in his service Led a consistent life (v. 18) He was a consecrated servant (v. 19) Humility Compassion Preached a complete gospel (vv. 20-21)

Meeting with the Elders at Ephesus (vv. 17-38) The Past (vv. 17-21) – Consistency in his service The Present (vv. 22-27) – Consecration in his service Concerning Paul (vv. 22-24): The Uncertainty about going to Jerusalem (v. 22) The Certainty about going to Jerusalem (v. 23) The determination about going to Jerusalem (v. 24) Concerning the Ephesians (vv. 25-27): Their expectation (v. 25) Their responsibility (vv. 26-27)

Meeting with the Elders at Ephesus (vv. 17-38) The Past (vv. 17-21) – Consistency in his service The Present (vv. 22-27) – Consecration in his service The Future (vv. 28-38) – Concerns in his service Exhortation (v. 28) Explanation (vv. 29-30) Encouragement (vv. 31-32) Example (vv. 33-35) Expression (vv. 36-38)

Two Notable Meetings Meeting of the Disciples at Troas (vv. 6-12) Acts 20 Meeting with the Elders at Ephesus (vv. 17-38)